1926 Kingston upon Hull Central by-election

The Kingston upon Hull Central by-election of 1926 was fought on 29 November 1926 when Joseph Kenworthy changed party allegiance from the Liberal Party to the Labour Party and sought re-election with the change of party allegiance. Kenworthy retained the seat.[1]

1926 Kingston upon Hull Central by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Joseph Kenworthy 16,145 52.9
Conservative Lancelot Evelyn Gaunt 11,466 37.6
Liberal Charles Kerr 2,885 9.5
Majority 4,679 15.3
Turnout 30,496
Labour gain from Liberal Swing

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